The Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship- New York opens the door to post-secondary education opportunities for youth and adults.
Donor Name: The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)
State: New York
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
This program is designed to help residents from North Babylon and Roosevelt, New York attend and graduate from post-secondary institutions including two-year schools, trade schools, and four-year colleges. The program serves low-income high school seniors and adults who have a desire to attain a college degree.
This program is dedicated to making college affordable for low-income students regardless of age and helping students reach their full potential. The Ann Theodore Foundation believes in a world where all children and families have access to opportunities to achieve their goals, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
Program Components
- Scholarship: The program provides last-dollar scholarships of up to $25,000 per year to the college the student plans to attend. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years provided the student remains in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Scholarship amounts are determined based on the financial aid package and other scholarships the student receives, along with the expectation that awardees will contribute toward the cost of attendance, and graduate from college with about $10,000 in loans (approximately $2,500 in subsidized loans per year).
- Laptop: Each student who is accepted into the program receives a laptop.
- Mentoring: Each student is paired with an adult mentor to provide advice and assistance with navigating the college experience.
- Flexible funds: Additional funds are available to students to support enriching experiences that help students achieve their academic and career goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- High school senior or adult resident of North Babylon or Roosevelt, New York, or graduate of North Babylon or Roosevelt High School, applying to attend or currently attending a two-year school, trade school, or four-year college (part-time or full-time) in 2022-2023.
- Significant financial need. Priority will be given to applicants with Expected Family Contributions (EFC) of $10,000 or less
- Substantial unmet financial need (at least $5,000) beyond what is being offered in college financial aid and other scholarships, as determined by college financial aid award letter
- Applicants must be US Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens (aka green card holders), or DACA or TPS recipients. All applicants must be eligible to apply for Federal student aid in order to receive a scholarship.
- Ability to clearly articulate how this scholarship will impact the applicant’s life and goals, and a drive to meet these goals through further education
- Applicants must exhibit good citizenship and a commitment to building and invest in their community.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, articulation of the impact of scholarship, commitment to community, work ethic, and academics.
For more information, visit Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship.
